Magical Universe

"Imagination can take you out of this world."

Oct 31 2014 Unrated 1h 20m
Biography, Documentary

A documentarian strikes up an odd friendship with reclusive 80 year old outsider artist Al Carbee, whose strange Barbie-doll photography gains acclaim and interest over the course of the project's multi-year history. Far beyond a portrait of an eccentric, Magical Universe is about wonder, friendship, and the transcendent power of creativity

Plot

Filmed over 10 years, Magical Universe is a strange and inspiring portrait of Al Carbee, an 88 year old eccentric artist who spends all his days making Barbie art. The documentary chronicles the decade-long relationship between artist and filmmaker Jeremy Workman, who became Carbee's closest friend and only link to the outside world. At its core, Magical Universe is about wonder, friendship, and the transcendent power of creativity, and it culminates with Al Carbee's greatest triumph as an artist and man.

Written by

Jeremy Workman

Directed by

Jeremy Workman

Cast

Al Carbee, Jeremy Workman, Astrid von Ussar

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 2 nominations

Trailers
Magical Universe Official Trailer (2014) - Jeremy Workman, Astrid von Ussar Documentary HD
Featurettes
Magical Universe - Featurette #1 I HD I IFC Films
Magical Universe - Featurette #2 I HD I IFC Films
Scores
# of Votes
875
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
60
Popularity
NA